Limelight

[mikkoantt]

My new Limelight Precision Bass. Strange that they use Fender decals, but it's okay for me Best Precision that I have ever owned. Sorry about bad picture, but I will take better.

 

[OnederTone]

No, not strange at all, just a blatant trademark violation.

 

[wvbass]

Exactly. I'm glad you found a bass you can enjoy. It is a fine looking instrument, and I hope you enjoy your purchase.

However, in my opinion, it should not exist. I recognize that my issue is with a "minor detail" - the logo on the headstock. However, that logo, along with the headstock shape, is where the line is drawn.

 

[Gbass75]

...in my opinion, it should not exist. I recognize that my issues is with a "minor detail" - the logo on the headstock. However, that logo, along with the headstock shape, is where the line is drawn.

I've got to agree with this...

In fact, I had my popcorn all ready to go, and have been surprised by the lack of fireworks, thus far.

If you're going to buy a bass with that shape headstock, and it says "Fender," then it should have been built by Fender...

Otherwise, that's shady business.

 

[Smooth_bass88]

I've got to agree with this...

In fact, I had my popcorn all ready to go, and have been surprised by the lack of fireworks, thus far.

If you're going to buy a bass with that shape headstock, and it says "Fender," then it should have been built by Fender...

Otherwise, that's shady business.

Yup.

 

[cdef]

I must've missed something... As I understood it, Limelight basses *are* parts-licensed Fenders, "reconditioned" to specs and set up to play perfectly. The Limelight logo is in black marker on the back of the headstock.

 

[OnederTone]

I must've missed something... As I understood it, Limelight basses *are* parts-licensed Fenders, "reconditioned" to specs and set up to play perfectly. The Limelight logo is in black marker on the back of the headstock.

Yes, you did miss something. Licensed parts do not give the builder the right to use the logo.

 

[drTSTingray]

They don't do them with a Fender logo now. It doesn't stop people adding one I guess - but they're marked clearly as Limelight.

These basses are said to be superb instruments and are a reasonable price - British made also. Nice instrument - congrats.

 

[Gbass75]

It IS a sharp lookin' P...

 

[fourstringdrums]

And here I thought this was going to be another thread asking which bass Geddy Lee used on Limelight. This is more entertaining.

 

[mikkoantt]

And this is not only great looker, it's also grear player and relicin' is done absolutely well.

 

[Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati]

My new Limelight Precision Bass. Strange that they use Fender decals, but it's okay for me Best Precision that I have ever owned. Sorry about bad picture, but I will take better.

Fantastic!

 

[Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati]

I've got to agree with this...

In fact, I had my popcorn all ready to go, and have been surprised by the lack of fireworks, thus far.

If you're going to buy a bass with that shape headstock, and it says "Fender," then it should have been built by Fender...

Otherwise, that's shady business.

Come on guys ... I can order a bass without a logo on the h

 

[Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati]

Come on guys ... I can order a bass without a logo on the headstock and then put s Fender one myself ... I woukd be paying tribute to the design I love the same although the successors of the original designer would not get my money ... yes it's likely a copyright violation but the bass is very beautiful and surely, I hope, cheaper than Fender CS ... I'd like to buy one in effect

 

[Salo70]

My new Limelight Precision Bass . I'm the second owner. The guy who ordered the bass wanted to make it look like Scott's Custom Shop '59. I have to say that it is the most beautiful p-bass i've ever seen.

 

[Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati]

Which pickups does it sport?

 

[Salo70]

Which pickups does it sport?

I'm pretty sure that Limelight winds their own pickups.

 

[JRA]

Nice instrument - congrats.

ditto!